Holidays with children in Paris you can plan and think through all the details, but it’s still difficult to predict what will be most interesting for your children. Parisian parks are simply flooded with a huge number of temptations - playgrounds, carousels, sandboxes ... and just green grass on which you can run. In addition, Paris is replete with places where you can go with the whole family and where it will be interesting not only for the child, but also for his parents.

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris is a whole world of entertainment for children and adults. This is a huge theme park that includes the Disneyland Park entertainment complex, the Disney Village entertainment center and seven hotels.Covering an area of ​​19 km2, the complex is the largest Disney park based on the original one in California. The park is divided into five parts: the main street, land of discoverers, land of adventure, land of fantasy, land of discovery. Disneyland has about 52 attractions and entertainment for all ages and tastes.

National Museum of Natural History(Musée d "Histoire Naturelle) is a huge complex with a large number of galleries and parks located not only in Paris, but also beyond.

Asterix Park

Asterix Park(Asterix Park) A theme park that recreates the story of the famous comic book about the adventures of Asterix and Obelix. It looks like a real village of the Gauls, with stone houses, churches and towers. Here in the Gallic village, you can taste the elixir of strength and youth and ride at the speed of light on exciting slides and water rides.

Aquaboulevard water park

Aquaboulevard (Aquabulvar) the largest urban water park in Europe, with an area of ​​about 7,000 m², there are wave pools, 11 giant slides, water cannons, whirlpools, geysers, bubble baths, a life-sized whale inside which you can climb into and see its structure.

The water park has beaches that are located under open sky, the second part of the park is under a glass roof. The water park is open all year round. You can have a bite to eat in the water park; there are a large number of various eateries, cafes and shops.

There is an age restriction - families with children under 3 years old are not allowed.

Price:
Adults - 20€
Children (from 3 to 11) - 10€

The address: 4, rue Louis Armand.

France in miniature

Near Paris, not far from Versailles, there is another interesting place worth visiting with children - the park France in miniature (France en Miniature)

On a scale of 1:30, copies of the most famous architectural monuments of France are recreated in the park, the motto of the park is "Walk through France with the steps of a giant." It is interesting that all the exhibits are located in accordance with their actual position on the map of France. Around them are fragments of cities, lagoons with moorings, railways and bridges.

Walking around France in miniature is an interesting adventure for children and adults. In addition, you will be able to identify the places and cities you like, which will be on the list of must-haves on your next trip.

There are also attractions for children in the park!

The address: 25, route du Mesnil (boulevard Andre Malraux). Ecancourt

Price:- 18.50€, children 4-14 years old 16.50€

Works: from 10 am to 6 pm

Playmobil Funpark

Playmobil FunPark located a 10-minute drive from Paris, where children can play their favorite PLAYMOBIL construction set in 12 playgrounds divided into themes: knights, pirates, zoo, fairy tale, castles and dollhouses...and a separate area for small children from 1.5 to 3 years old."Do it yourself" is the key motto in the park.

The address: 22/24 Allée des Jacheres 94260 Fresnes, France

Jardin d'Acclimatation

This park is considered one of the best children's amusement parks in Paris. Previously, there was a zoological garden, founded in 1860. Now a huge area of ​​the park Jardin d'Acclimatation converted into an entertainment complex for children. There are carousels, archery, a house of mirrors, mini golf courses, radio-controlled boats, boating on an enchanted river, a road train, a farm animal zoo, pools and fountains, pony rides, puppet show and much more.

entrance to the park- 2.5 € for adults and children from 3 years old.

Opening hours: from 10 am to 7 pm during the summer months and from 10 am to 6 pm the rest of the time.

The address: porte des Sablons, route du Mahatma-Gandhi, Les Sablons metro station is open from 10.00 to 18.00 and from 10.00 to 19.00 from 1 June to 30 September.

Grevin Wax Museum

Grevin( Grevin Museum) is one of the oldest museums wax figures in Europe. The museum was opened in 1882. The interior is designed in such a way that visitors can immerse themselves in different times and eras. The museum has more than 300 realistic wax copies, as well as a hall of crooked mirrors (Mirage Palace), where you can see and hear a sound and light show.

Entrance to the park:- 22 €, for children from 6 to 14 years old - 15 €.

The address: 10 Boulevard Montmartre, open from 10.00 to 19.00

Rothschild Park is a chic man-made place. Here you can admire a variety of trees and plants.

The wonderful park is saturated with the atmosphere of France and also reminds of the lands of Israel.

Asphalt paths laid between bushes of bright roses, benches and fountains, flowering trees and colorful bushes - all this can be found in the park. Of course, there is also a small cafe.

The park is open seven days a week and admission is free. public transport he doesn’t go to him - you can get there by your car or by bus with a tour.

Park of Fontainebleau Palace

The Fontainebleau Park, like the Palace of Fontainebleau, has been listed as a site since 1981. world heritage UNESCO. For 7 centuries, the Palace of Fontainebleau was the residence of the French kings, and each of them sought to enlarge and decorate not only their apartments, but also the surrounding area.

Fontainebleau Park is located on the northeast and south sides of the palace and covers an area of ​​​​about 115 hectares. The park is decorated with a pond with carps donated to Henry IV by Charles of Lorraine, an artificial lake, several fountains, a large water canal where you can swim in a boat, picturesque green lawns and forests. Also in the park you will see sculptures of different years, for example, copies of antique sculptures made in the 17th century - “Gladiator Borghese” and “Dying Gladiator”.

Parc de Montsouris

The Parc de Montsouris is an urban park with an area of ​​15 hectares. The park is located in the 14th district of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, in the southern part of the city. Designed in the English style, was created by Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann. The Parc de Montsouris is the second largest garden in Paris.

On the south side, the park adjoins the dormitories of the students of the University of Paris. Initially, the park was created for students so that they could relax in it after their studies, so there is Wi-Fi access everywhere. On weekends, you can meet students doing morning runs in the park.

In the Parc de Montsouris there are about 1400 trees, many of which are over a hundred years old, a large number of perennial and annual flowers. There are three luxurious lawns and many paths. At the bottom of the park there is a small lake with an island in the middle where migratory birds flock to. Approximately 40 species of wild ducks, herons, geese and other birds fly here and live here. The Parc de Montsouris has marble and bronze sculptures. The most popular of them is the "Statue of General José de San Martin".

Buttes Chaumont Park

The Buttes-Chaumont public park is located in the northeast in the nineteenth arrondissement of Paris. It occupies 25 hectares and is the third largest park in Paris after the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne. Buttes-Chaumont was opened in 1867 at the end of the regime of Emperor Napoleon III. The park was designed by Jean Charlet Alphand, who created all the famous royal parks.

With its shape, the park resembles a croissant, while the entire territory is located on several peaks. The most famous of the four is a lake and an island, which is almost 50 meters high rock. At the top of the rock is a stone rotunda called the Temple of Seville, the original of which is in Tivoli near Rome. You can climb to the temple on two bridges - the Suicide Bridge and the Suspension Bridge. Below, several artificial streams flow into the lake, forming a cascade and a grotto with stalactites.

The Buttes-Chaumont Park has three restaurant chalets, two puppet theaters, a music kiosk and a playground for children.

Belleville Park

The main location of the park is Belleville Hill. It covers an area of ​​1000 square meters. From the 30-meter terrace opens beautiful view to Paris. The park appeared in 1988 thanks to landscape designer Paul Brichet.

Despite the fact that this is the smallest park in the capital of France, a hundred-meter waterfall with a fountain fits here. Around it grow 1200 shrubs and trees of rare species. Belleville has a playground, a ping-pong field and an open-air theatre. Also, in the park there is the Museum of Air, or as it is also called the House of Air. There are guided tours. All exhibits are associated with problems environment. Every day, House employees take air intakes over the park.

The main pride of the park is annual flowers. Gardeners plant flower beds, competing among themselves in their design. Every year, in September, Belleville hosts a competition for the most beautiful flower bed.

Park "Asterix"

First came the comic book about Asterix. It was in 1959. Comic book writers Albert Uderzo and René Gossini came up with some funny stories in which the main role belonged to a resident of the Gallic village of Asterix. Already in the spring of 1989, the Asterix amusement park was opened, one of the parts of which was the same Gallic village with all its inhabitants and attributes. The park has become the third most visited amusement park in France.

"Asterix" consists of 6 parts: "Welcome to Gaul", "Ancient Egypt", "Roman Empire", " Ancient Greece"," Vikings "and" Time Travel ". In the Gallic village you can see comic book characters, ride in a stone boat on huge water slides, watch a theater performance, get acquainted with the life of the Gauls and eat in their small cafe.

The area named "Egypt" depicts the actions from the Mission Cleopatra comic. Here the most interesting attraction is "Osiris": a huge roller coaster, which moves at a speed of 90 km/h. Another "Egyptian" attraction is the SOS Numirobis train.

In the "Roman Empire" they will immediately try to sign you up as a volunteer. According to the plot, Caesar cannot overcome an insignificant Gallic village, which makes him nervous and gathers a huge army. In order to fall under the banner of such a famous commander, you need to go through quite a few trials: a battle in the arena of the Colosseum, a journey along a stormy river and an attack on a Gaulish village.

Not far from the "Roman Empire" is "Ancient Greece". It can be seen from afar by the tall figure of Zeus. Here you can watch a show of dolphins and sea lions or climb a huge slide between the legs of Zeus and go down at great speed.

On the territory of the "Vikings" you can ride a huge ship, there are also "Roller coasters" with dead loop. And finally, the part "Time Travel", where you can watch the life of France at different times. Glassblowers, blacksmiths, bakers and other working people work in their workshops on the territory of this part. Sometimes executions are carried out here, for which crowds of onlookers gather. The most popular show tells about the thefts of the century.

In the park "Asterix", in every part of it, there are many themed restaurants, cafes and eateries. Neither an adult, nor a child, nor an old man will be bored here.

Amusement park

Amusement park for children favorite place not only children, but also their parents. There are not only attractions, but also a real zoo. It is located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne. The park was opened on October 6, 1860 at the initiative of Empress Eugnie. In the Parisian amusement park, you can shoot archery and even play golf.

Its creators have also fenced off a special lawn where everyone can ride horses. In addition, a narrow-line train - a children's railway - was created here especially for children. Each child can sit in a comfortable trailer and ride on the railroad. Its length does not exceed five hundred meters.

There is also a house of mirrors in the park, looking into which people can see themselves as both thin and fat, and with a big head and short legs. Settled in the amusement park and puppet theater. Note that the entrance to the park is absolutely free for all categories of citizens.

La Villette Park

La Villette Park is located on the northeastern edge of the 19th arrondissement of Paris. The size of its area is impressive. It is 55 hectares, of which 35 hectares are green spaces, so it is considered one of the largest parks with a huge natural area in the French capital. The park crosses the Urk Canal, northern and southern part which is connected by two pedestrian bridges.

Once upon a time, this place was a slaughterhouse with a large wholesale market for the sale of meat. However, due to the increase in population and the growth of the city, the question arose of their transfer. The mayor's office decided not to destroy the steel structures of the building, since, historically, they were erected even earlier than the construction of the Eiffel Tower. The reconstruction project was entrusted to the famous French architect of Swiss origin Bernand Tschumi. Construction continued from 1984 to 1987. Thanks to him, this area has become a kind of cultural and entertainment center, located in harmony with nature.

La Villette Park has a covered gallery with a wavy roof, which serves as a scenic walk along the canal, and there are also 35 buildings that are visited by about 10 million people a year. One of them is the City of Science and Industry, which is also a museum. The cultural program establishments is striking in its diversity. Throughout the year, interesting entertainment programs: theatrical and circus performances, concerts, summer cinemas, an equestrian center, all kinds of attractions that cause delight. Now La Villette Park is not only a picturesque area - the decoration of Paris, but also a favorite vacation spot for both tourists and Parisians.

Park La Villette

La Villette is a park located on the northeastern border of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, near the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis.

La Villette was designed by Bernard Tschumi on the territory of a former meat market and slaughterhouse as part of the city's restructuring program. In his work, the avant-garde architect relied on the deconstructivist ideas of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida.

Park La Villette stands out among others with its non-standard view. The park has 10 themed gardens that differ from each other.

The area of ​​​​the park La Villette is 55 hectares, it has its own planetarium, a cinema built in the shape of a ball, the City of Music and an exhibition hall.

The most interesting place in La Villette is the science town. Here you can become a pilot of a Mirage fighter, learn how a weather forecast is made, see how a movie is made and touch the “stuffing” of a TV.

In La Villette, the Argonaut hall is especially popular, where they offer to visit a submarine and even stand at its helm, as well as the Synax department, where almost real intergalactic flights take place.

For the youngest guests, La Villette has rides like the Sound Bubble or Russi the Robot.

Miniature France Park

France in Miniature Park is located in Elancourt, France. This amusement park was created in 15 years by Gerard Brioni. He recreated France in miniature from models on a scale of 1:30, while focusing on geographical map. The park is located on an area of ​​5 hectares. In total, there are about one and a half hundred layouts here. All the cities of France, its villages, various sights, the sea, rivers, mountains, bridges, boats, railway with trains are recreated here. Miniature France is also landscaped with more than 25,000 living trees.

Here you can see the Eiffel Tower, the castles of the Loire, Versailles, the Stade de France stadium near Paris, where the figurine of each of the 50 thousand spectators sitting on the podium is hand-painted, the Sacré Coeur Basilica, Notre Dame de Paris, the Alps and much more . The park also has sound effects.

Luxembourg park

The former royal and now state palace park in the Latin Quarter of Paris covers an area of ​​26 hectares.

Lawn, flower beds, lake, architectural monuments and sculptures, loungers and places for relaxation and sunbathing

André Citroen Park

André Citroen Park is a 14-hectare urban park built on the banks of the Seine on the site of a former Citroen factory. It was opened in 1992. Many architects worked on the creation of the park, which as a result created unusual beauty and pleasure for visitors.

On the eastern part of the park there are greenhouses with exotic plants. To the south of the greenhouses, you can find the Garden of Metamorphosis canal. In the northern part of the park are small theme gardens. A 630-meter diagonal road is laid through the entire park, which connects its thematic parts.

There is a big one in the park balloon with a diameter of 22 meters and a height of 32 meters, on which you can ride. The ball rises to a height of 150 meters, accommodating 30 people. Flying on a balloon will deliver unforgettable experience: from it you can see the Champ de Mars, the Seine and other Parisian sights.

Bercy Park

Bercy Park, which occupies almost 14 hectares, is located in the southeast of Paris. The park was built at the end of the last century using landscape ideas from different historical eras. The name translated from French means park of memories. Some of the historical Buildings, there are almost five hundred trees, whose age is about a century: lindens, oaks, chestnuts and others.

The area of ​​the park is divided into sections, which are decorated in different styles. The idea of ​​the architects M. Ferrand, B. Le Roy and J. Fugas was embodied in the park. A large modern sports and entertainment complex is located in the western part of the park. The park has places where you can have a picnic on the lawns, go rollerblading and even a small field for playing football.

Park of the Palace of Versailles

The royal city of Versailles is located 20 kilometers southwest of Paris. The city is better known as the Palace of Versailles because it is a huge palace complex built by Louis XIV. Ever since the end of the 17th century, Versailles palace and park ensemble is an indicative example for the residences of the European aristocracy. Also, the park and the palace were included in the UNESCO list in 1979. This is one of the most popular tourist spots in France.

The park of the Palace of Versailles is very interesting. It is a regular park because it has a geometrically correct, symmetrical layout. The regular park of the Palace of Versailles is considered one of the most significant in Europe. It consists of a large number terraces, which gradually decrease with distance from the Palace of Versailles. Everything in the park - lawns, pools, flower beds, fountains - is a logical continuation architectural style the palace itself. In addition to greenhouses and alleys, there are several palace-like buildings in the park. Versailles Park reflects the integrity of the design and harmony of the architecture and landscape of the Palace of Versailles.

Montsouris Park

Parc Montsouris is a state park located on the left bank of the Seine. Its area is as much as 15 hectares.

Its design is somewhat reminiscent of the English gardens - a popular vacation spot of the nineteenth century, but it also has its own characteristics.

This park appeared in Paris by the decision of Baron Haussmann and Napoleon III. From the very beginning, the goal of its creation was to make the city greener. The park is bordered by General Leclerc Avenue and a residential area.

Due to its favorable location, the park is always crowded.

The park has reservoirs. They occupy almost the entrance to the Parisian catacombs. Herons, geese, wild ducks, turtles live on small lakes. The shores of the lakes are filled with stones that fit perfectly into the overall design. The park has more than one hundred and fifty species of various shrubs and trees. Many of them are imported from Florida.

The lawn of the park is used for golf. Especially often here you can meet local students playing.

By the way, the park did not get its name immediately. Initially, its name sounded like "mouse park" - because of the large number of rodents living on its territory.

Bagatelle Park

Bagatelle Park, located in the Bois de Boulogne, is on the list most popular places for walks and recreation of citizens and tourists. Previously, there was a small garden with a simple house on this site, which was bought in 1775 by Count D "Artois, brother of Louis XVI. The small palace was called "bagatelle", which means "trinket". The new owner decided to redo literally everything in his possessions and argued with his daughter-in-law, Marie Antoinette, that he will build a new palace in just 2 months.

Thanks to the efforts of 900 workers who worked on the construction of a new palace day and night, Count D "Artois managed to win the bet - it was completed 67 days after the start of construction. At the same time, the park was completely redesigned and replanted, which was created by the famous architect Francois-Joseph Belanger "This process lasted about ten years, and the result exceeded the wildest expectations. The huge garden was spread out on a plain along which an artificial river meandered, flowing into a lake with a cascade. Numerous buildings in the Gothic, English and Chinese styles were located on the territory of the garden - the Hermitage, the Philosophy, graceful bridges connected the banks of the river.It was a truly magnificent example of landscape design.

The modern Bagatelle Park is very popular, exhibitions, concerts, meetings of activists are held here, and every year the park hosts an international rose contest on its territory. Becoming the epitome of the highest gardening art, Bagatelle Park pleases its visitors all year round with its magnificent landscapes.

Miniature France Park

Mont Parnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Champs de Mars, Louvre and Versailles, castles of Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord... The list of sights in France is huge, and in order to see everything you want, it will take a very long time. However, there is an easier option - the park "France in Miniature".

It is located 37 km from Paris in the picturesque town of Elancourt. Here, in the open air, a model of France was built on a scale of 1:30.

Walking slowly through the park, you can move from one part of France to another in a few minutes. Here, not only models of interesting sights of the country are recreated with the smallest accuracy, but also small fragments of various regions of France are built, for example, bridges, railways, sea lagoons and moorings. When planning a trip to this wonderful country, you can start it by exploring this park. It is here that you can clearly understand what you really want to see, and what can be left for later. The territory of the park occupies 3 hectares, which means that it will take several hours to inspect it.

The park "France in miniature" is open from March to October inclusive from 10.00 to 18.00 (in July-August, the park's opening hours are extended until 19.00). Ticket prices for a specific date can be found on the park's website.

Versailles garden and park complex

Garden and park complex in Versailles, the former royal residence, is unique in its kind. This is a grandiose creation of man, created by order of the Sun King Louis XIV. André Le Nôtre, an eminent landscape architect who had created many masterpieces by this time, enthusiastically set to work. And in a swampy place measuring 10 square kilometers, not far from Paris, a real masterpiece appeared in a few years.

According to the tradition of the 16th century, the park was created as a single complex consisting of different gardens. There are many details of the artificial landscape - grottoes, 1400 fountains, wide canals, several ponds, statues and sculptures, and even its own theater. The entrance to the Garden of Versailles starts from the Place des Armies. Passing through the palace, you can get to the greenhouse, to the ponds or to small groves in which fountains and sculptures are hidden.

Each small garden within the Versailles complex communicates with others. Here you can walk for several hours in a row before finding the Trianons. The Grand Trianon, built under Louis XIV, is a smaller copy of Versailles, and the Petit Trianon, built under Louis XV, is a small summer palace. In Petit Trianon, on the shores of the Big Lake, there are craft buildings and residential houses like a real village. There is a dovecote, a cheese factory, a farm and other outbuildings. It differs from the rest of the park in its naturalness and proximity to simple peasant life. Marie Antoinette, a fan of the ideas of J.-J. Rousseau.

It is impossible to describe the entire Versailles complex in words, but anyone who gets here remains impressed for a long time.

Parc des Princes

The football stadium, which is the 4th in size in France - Parc des Princes was built in 1897 for football and rugby matches. After reconstruction, the official opening of the Paris stadium took place in 1972.

The first match, the Coupe de France final, was played between Olympique de Marseille and Bastia, with a 2-1 result. A year later, the Parc des Princes became the home arena for the Paris Saint German club. This stadium in Paris has seen many international matches: the Euro 1984 championship, the 1998 World Cup, in the Euro 2016 tournament, the Parc des Princes will be one of the playing places.

The French stadium is located a few kilometers from the Eiffel Tower, as well as near the Rolland Garosse tennis complex and the Bologna Forest. Thanks to good transport communication in Paris, getting to the stadium is not difficult.

botanical park

Parc Floral de Paris is huge park. In the capital of France, he appeared in 1969 at the suggestion of the architect Daniel Collin. But fifteen whole months passed before the first plantings appeared on his land.

The park is located in the heart of the world-famous Bois de Vincennes. It changes its colors depending on the season. The park can be bright green, and yellow, and red, and white. On an area of ​​more than 28 hectares, four different landscapes are located. Parc Floral de Paris is a great place to meet friends, spend family vacation. In the mysteries of the forest, anyone who wants to hide from the crowd can find a secluded place here.

The park has open areas for playing outdoors, well-known artists hold their concerts here. Huge trees, flowers of extraordinary beauty, magnificent acacias and chrysanthemums, gladioli, majestic peacocks and cheerful mischievous butterflies - all this will be available to everyone who comes to the park.

The pavilions and houses in the garden are reminiscent of the architectural trends of various countries.

Bagatelle Park

Bagatelle Park is located in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. The park was named so in honor of a small palace on its territory, which was built in 1775 by the brother of King Louis XVI, Count d "Artois, thanks to a dispute with his sister-in-law Marie Antoinette. The dispute was that the count promised to correct the deplorable on that the state of the castle in just 2 months.The bet he won solely due to the fact that 900 workers worked day and night.This crazy act cost about two million lire.

Today, Bagatelle is a park adored by Parisians. City Hall periodically holds here concerts, exhibitions related to cultural life Paris. In addition, an international rose competition is held here every year.

Bagatelle is the embodiment of garden art of the last 3 centuries. The park is attractive at any time of the year. Here, visitors can see unique collections of decorative leafy plants, bulbs, themed gardens, pavilions and buildings from different eras.

The rose garden of the Bagatelle Park is the most famous French rose garden. Lovers of the queen of flowers come here from all over the world.

Sights of Paris

The most romantic city on earth is beautiful at any time of the year, especially in spring, when it is surrounded by greenery, flowering trees and flowers. At this time, tourists, in addition to walking around the sights of Paris, definitely go to the parks and gardens of Paris, which I will talk about in today's post. By the way, there are 426 parks and gardens in Paris!

1. Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)

My favorite garden in Paris - luxembourg garden. This is a huge palace and park complex in the heart of Paris in the 6th arrondissement, which is located in the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne. The area of ​​the park is 23 hectares. The park is immersed in greenery and flowers; lawns and trees are perfectly trimmed here.

The Luxembourg Palace is located in the park, where the Senate, the second chamber of the French Parliament, sits. Luxembourg Palace, built for Maria Medici in 1615-31, is the dominant and main attraction of the garden. In addition to the palace, the garden has more than 100 sculptures and monuments dedicated to famous Frenchmen and celebrities from all over the world, and one of the Statues of Liberty.

Entrance to the park, like all other gardens and parks in Paris, is free. The garden was created for recreation and leisure of citizens. Children here can ride horses, and those who are older play tennis or basketball on special grounds. The older generation of Parisians loves to play bocce (petanque), the favorite game of French and Spanish pensioners. Students during breaks read books in the shade of trees. But the most popular attraction in the Luxembourg Gardens is the Medici Fountain in front of the palace, where visitors to the park have been launching their own or rented boats since ancient times.

• How to get there and address: there is no metro station right next to the garden, so the best way is to get to Odéon station (line 4 and 10) or Notre-Dame des Champs station (line 12) and then walk a bit.
• Garden hotel: next to the garden there is a nice hotel Villa Luxembourg with breakfasts served on the roof. I recommend this accommodation for romantics.

2. Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries)

Second beautiful park Paris is the famous Tuileries Garden with an area of ​​​​25.5 hectares (length - 920 m, width - 325 m). The park is located in the center of Paris in the 1st arrondissement on the banks of the Seine. between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. The Ferris wheel of Paris and the Luxor obelisk are installed on this square.

There are fountains on the territory of the park, around which Parisians like to relax on the chairs. The garden is decorated with many sculptures, mostly from ancient mythology, such as Theseus and the Minotaur, fountains and beautiful lanterns. As in the Luxembourg Gardens, here the trees are perfectly trimmed, the lawns are even, and flowers bloom in the flower beds.

On the territory of the park, in addition to the Louvre adjacent to it, there is also the Orangerie Museum (Musée de l "Orangerie). This is an art gallery that displays works by famous impressionists and post-impressionists. For example, here you can see paintings by Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani And it is here that you can see Monet's painting Water Lilies.

• How to get there and address: The Tuileries Garden is located between three stations, and you can exit the metro at any of them: Tuileries (1 metro line), Concorde Palais (1, 8, 12, metro line) or Royal - Musée du Louvre (1, 7 metro line) .
• Garden hotel: since the garden is located in the center of Paris, it is very convenient to stay near it. I recommend booking a room at the Hôtel Brighton - Esprit de France, which has rooms with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

3. Champs Elysees (Jardin des Champs-Élysées)

The famous Champs Elysees begins where the Tuileries Garden ends, namely, at the Place de la Concorde. The Champs Elysees is one of the central streets in Paris, located in the 8th arrondissement, which extends from Place de la Concorde to. And at the beginning of this street - from the Place de la Concorde to the Round Square - there is a park 750 meters long and 13 hectares in area.

Closer to the Seine are the main attractions of the park - the majestic Grand Palace(Grand Palais) in the Beaux-Arts style and the Small Palace (Petit Palais). Also, the park is decorated with various sculptures, for example, a statue of Charles de Gaulle, a statue of Churchill, and there are a couple of theaters right there.

• How to get there and address: Metro stations in this park: Concorde Palais (1, 8, 12, metro line) and Champs-Élysées (1, 13 metro line).
• Nice hotel next to the garden: Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel

4. Champ de Mars and Trocadero Garden (Jardins du Trocadéro)

Field of Mars- a park located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris between the Eiffel Tower and the Military School, named after the god of war, Mars. The park is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and it is from here that most selfies with the symbol of Paris are taken. When I was in Paris for the first time - 12 years ago - the park had perfect green lawns, beautiful trees. Now the sight here is sad: the Eiffel Tower was fenced off, the lawns were trampled, and now there is something gray here, some homeless people are begging around, in general, an unpleasant park.

And here Trocadero garden(16th arrondissement), which is on the other side of the Seine, is much more beautiful. It is in this park that viewpoint Trocadero with Palais de Chaillot. From this observation deck, the most popular photos are taken against the backdrop eiffel tower. If you go down from the observation deck, be sure to look into the garden: in spring everything is fragrant here, and in the shade of trees you can safely enjoy the views of the tower and take a photo. Photos with flowers or foliage of trees and the Eiffel Tower are very popular.

• How to get there and address: I advise you to start a walk through these parks from the Trocadéro metro station (6, 9 metro lines) in order to go down to the Eiffel Tower from the observation deck.
• Hotel in the area: The 16th arrondissement is a very prestigious district of Paris, where many luxury hotels are located, but the best of them is the Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel. A distinctive feature of the hotel is that its windows are decorated with flowers all year round.

5. Bois de Boulogne

The Bois de Boulogne is a huge park on the territory of the metropolis. The area of ​​the park is 846 hectares, which is like 1187 football fields. The Bois de Boulogne is 2.5 times larger than the famous Central Park in New York. This park is called the "lung" of Paris, and the second lung is the Bois de Vincennes. The Bois de Boulogne is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris and is clearly visible from the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.

It is convenient to relax and walk in the forest, because there are many interesting things and opportunities for leisure activities: 14 km of walking paths, 14 km of bicycle paths, 28 km of horse riding paths, 2.5 km of jogging, 10 restaurants, 8 buffets, children's park with animals, the greenhouse and garden Pre-Catelan, rose garden, Bagatelle Park, windmill, tennis courts Roland Garros and even a hippodrome. In the forest, 56% of all trees are oaks, 11% are acacias, and 10% are pines.

The center is in the forest contemporary art— Fondasion Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton Foundation), this museum was built not so long ago for $ 143 million. You can see it in the photo.

The forest is also known for prostitutes and trans-prostitutes who go out to work at night and frighten others with their scary appearance.

• How to get there and address: RER C to Neuilly Porte Maillot station. Or by metro to Les Sablons, Porte Maillot (line 2), Porte Dauphine (line 2).

6. Garden at the Palais Royal Palace (Jardins du Palais Royal)

Palais Royal or Royal Palace located in the courtyards, near the Louvre. Since the garden is surrounded by buildings on all sides, it is not so easy to find the entrance to it. But in this park there is a calm atmosphere, where you can take a break after walking around Paris. The trees here are perfectly trimmed, and Parisians love to sit by the fountain and read books. The garden is decorated with colonnades, sculptures and majestic benches.

• How to get there and address: Royal - Musée du Louvre metro station (1, 7 metro line)

If you are visiting Paris on a raid, you may not notice that behind the Notre Dame Cathedral hid a cozy not big park. National Geographic magazine once made a selection of the most romantic parks on the planet, which included this park. In fact, there is nothing special in this park: benches, flower beds, trimmed trees of a cubic shape. But on the other hand, if you leave the park and go around the cathedral, you can make nice shots on the banks of the Seine.

• How to get there and address: Cité metro station (line 4)

8. Bois de Vincennes

As I said, the Bois de Vincennes is the second "lung" of Paris, located in the 12th arrondissement in the east of the city. This is the most large park Paris with an area of ​​995 hectares.

Now the park has the following facilities: 4 lakes, artificial channels, fountains, bicycle paths, a hippodrome, the National Institute of Sports and Physical Education, a tropical and Botanical Garden s, paris zoo, velodrome, Buddhist pagoda, vincennes castle. In spring, when tulips begin to bloom in the park, the park becomes even more beautiful. If you have an extra day in Paris, go to this park and you won't regret it.

• How to get there and address: Château de Vincennes metro line 1 terminus if you want to start your tour from the castle. If you want to get to the zoo, you need to go to Porte Dorée station (line 8).

9. Parc des Buttes Chaumont

In the 19th arrondissement of Paris, the Buttes-Chaumont park, the third largest park in Paris, is hidden among the stone jungle. The park is not particularly remarkable, located far from tourist routes, and it is worth visiting if you come to Paris for a long time. The most famous attraction of the park is the temple of Sibyl, and everything is here like in other parks: a lake, walking paths, flower plantings. Although in the spring there are many tulips blooming here.

• How to get there and address: you need to go to the Buttes-Chaumont station (line 7b).

10. Parc de la Villette

La Villette Park is an interesting park in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. This is the largest park in the city. There are a lot of plants and flowers in the park, the Urk canal, which crosses the park, also adds beauty to it.

The park has very interesting architecture and landscape design. A walk through the park leads through the theme gardens, which serve as playgrounds, a cinema, theater venues and a stage for concerts. Speaking of concerts, there are really great concerts in the park. For example, Korn, SUM41, the famous violinist Lindsey Stirling and many other musical artists will perform in the park this year.

The park has many facilities for leisure and walks: City of Science and Industry with its own famous museum and media library; open air cinema, concert hall from the inflatable design Zenit; bamboo garden, garden of children's fears, garden of vines, garden of equilibrium, garden with islands, garden with mirrors, garden with dunes, balancing act, garden with a dragon, Argonaut submarine; equestrian center; children's carousels.

• How to get there and the address of the park: The park can be reached by metro to Porte de la Villette (7) or Porte de Pantin (line 5).

11. Plant Garden of Paris (Jardin des plantes de Paris)

In the 5th arrondissement, on the banks of the Seine, behind the Pierre and Marie Curie University, there is paris botanical garden. The area of ​​the garden is 23.5 hectares. The garden has 4,500 plants from all over the world. There is also a very beautiful alpine garden with 3,000 plant species, a rose garden and a winter garden with plants from Mexico and Australia. The garden is located in the city center near Notre Dame Cathedral, so it is easy to get to.

• How to get there and address: metro station Place Monge (line 7) or Gare Austerlitz (line 5.10).

12. Garden at the port of Arsenal (Jardin du port de l "Arsenal)

if you love non-tourist points of interest, then you should definitely visit the Arsenal Garden on the Canal Saint-Martin near Place de la Bastille in the 12th arrondissement. The park is well suited for a walk from Place de la Bastille to Notre Dame Cathedral and for romantic photo shoots. Cherry blossoms on the canal in spring, and your photos will be even brighter! By the way, right on the bank of the canal there is a cafe, sitting in which you can enjoy the views of Paris, imagining yourself as a local resident.

• How to get there and address: Place de la Bastille (line 1, 5, 8) or Quai de la Rapée metro station (line 5)
• Garden hotel: this area is famous for its inexpensive good hotels who have good transport accessibility. Therefore, I advise you to stay here at the ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Diderot or ibis Paris Bastille Opera chain hotel.

13. Parc Montsouris

Parc Montsouris is the fourth largest park in Paris in the 14th arrondissement. The park was developed under Napoleon III. The park has a large pond where you can feed geese and ducks. The park is not particularly remarkable, here grow the usual plants for this strip: chestnut, yew berry, beech, plane tree. In general, they rest here locals and students from the local university campus, and it makes no sense for tourists to go here.

• How to get there and address: RER B Cité Universitaire train station.

14. Belleville Park (Parc de Belleville)

Belleville Park is far from hiking trails in the 20th arrondissement, but it is very picturesque because it is highest park in paris located on a 108-meter hill. From the park opens great view to Paris.

This area is dumb, but if you like non-tourist places and views without tourists, then be sure to visit this park. The park is young: it was opened in 1988.

The park has 1,200 trees and shrubs, vineyards, flower beds, a 100-meter waterfall fountain and good lawns, where Parisians like to have picnics. There are playgrounds for children.

• How to get there and address: Pyrénées metro station (line 11).

Paris is one of the greenest cities in Europe. The capital of France has many beautiful parks, squares and gardens. The parks of Paris are real masterpieces of landscape art that have been created over the years.

Montsouris Park

One of the most popular parks in the French capital is picturesquely located on the southern outskirts of the city. Montsouris Park was first opened to the general public in 1869.

On the vast territory of the park you can see a beautiful artificial lake, many different trees and shrubs, beautiful rose gardens, magnificent marble and bronze sculptures, as well as artificial waterfalls and streams. The park is quite large, so it is ideal for long walks and picnics.

Monceau Park

The romantic Parc Monceau is a small island of peace and tranquility in the midst of noisy Parisian streets. The beautiful landscapes of the park inspired many French artists, including Claude Monet, Charles Auguste, Gustave Caillebotte and many others.

In addition to picturesque landscapes, the park has many beautiful sculptures and interesting architectural sights. Although the park is only a few minutes' walk from the Arc de Triomphe, there are usually very few tourists here. The park has an old children's carousel and many other children's entertainment.

Square Vert Galant

The small and cozy square Vert Galante is located on the famous Ile de la Cité in the very center of Paris. Although the square may not surprise you with its outstanding size and sights, nevertheless, it is a very pleasant place where you can rest in the shade of trees and watch the busy city life.

From here, at sunset, amazing views of the Louvre and the entire right bank of the Seine open up. During the day, there are usually few tourists in the park. Toward evening, French couples in love flock to the square. Near the square is a pier, where they often stop river trams, and from where you can take a fascinating tour of the calm waters of the Seine.

luxembourg garden

The beautiful Luxembourg Gardens is located between latin quarter and the old French quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The Luxembourg Gardens is the first garden in Paris created in the style of the Italian Renaissance.

The prototype of the Luxembourg Gardens was the famous Boboli Gardens in Florence. However, the Luxembourg Gardens is known not only for its beautifully landscaped area. Here you can see many beautiful statues, fountains, various attractions and, of course, the famous Luxembourg Palace.

André Citroen Park

Citroen Park is one of the most outstanding modern parks, created on the territory of a former automobile factory. The park has many themed gardens and beautiful "dancing" fountains.

A special pride of the park are eight magnificent greenhouses with exotic and Mediterranean plants. Despite the fact that the park is still relatively young, it has already become extremely popular in Paris.

Observatory Garden

The garden of the observatory occupies a small area of ​​about 1 hectare and is located near the Paris Observatory. The Observatory Garden is also called the Mark Paul Garden. This garden appeared on the map of Paris in 1867 on the site of the ruined castle of Vauvert.

In the Middle Ages, this castle was shrouded in many legends and was considered the haven of the devil. Today, the garden delights tourists with evenly trimmed lawns, beautiful chestnut alleys, beautiful flower beds and a magnificent fountain.

plant garden

The plant garden is fully consistent with its name and is an integral part of National Museum natural history. The garden was founded in 1635 by the court physician of Louis XIII, who began to grow various medicinal herbs for the royal court.

Today, one of the oldest gardens in Paris occupies a vast territory (23.5 hectares) and is great place for walks with children. Children are especially delighted with the Big Labyrinth, which is a small path leading to the top of an evergreen hill.

Tuileries garden

The oldest Parisian Tuileries Garden has long been an integral part of Parisian culture. The history of this beautiful garden is closely connected with the history of the whole city.

The modern Tuileries Garden is a magnificent park in a purely French style with regular shapes and strict geometry. Walking through the park, you can see many beautiful statues and sculptures, most of which were created by famous French sculptors.

Not "Disneyland" alone: ​​where to go in Paris with children

Many family trips in Paris are started solely for the sake of "Disneyland", but the sights, noteworthy young guests, there are much more in the French capital. We have prepared a list of the most interesting of them with addresses, prices, etc. important information. Keep this article handy when planning your trip!

Disneyland Complex

On the territory of this fabulous country there are 2 parks (Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios), hotels, cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops, golf resort Golf Disneyland, Disney Village with cinemas, a bowling club and discos.

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Disneyland Park includes 5 themed areas grouped around the Sleeping Beauty Castle:

• Adventureland. Fans of stories about pirates and treasures will like Adventureland, the most popular attraction here is Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril, based on the script for Steven Spielberg's film about Indiana Jones.
• Fantasyland. "Fantasyland" is designed for the smallest. The attractions here are based on the plots of favorite fairy tales: "Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs", "Sleeping Beauty", "Peter Pan", "Pinocchio" and others. Young visitors will not be indifferent to It's a small world, where clockwork dolls from different countries sing each in their own language.
• Frontierland. "Borderland" is the Wild West with saloons, cowboys and Indians. Here you can ride a steamboat, learn how to shoot and test your strength on a roller coaster.

• Main Street USA. On the road leading from the park entrance to the Sleeping Beauty Castle, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops are concentrated, there is also a train station from where the pleasure train departs. The buildings are decorated in the style of the 19th and early 20th centuries, making the street look like the streets of Marceline, Missouri, where Walt Disney grew up.
• Discoveryland. Welcome to the "Land of Discovery", where the future has already arrived! Its creators were inspired by the works of Verne ("Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "From the Earth to the Moon") and the iconic Star Wars, the most popular attraction here is the Space Mountain: Mission rollercoaster.

There are daily shows featuring your favorite Disney cartoon characters.

Walt Disney Studios Park will be of interest to those who want to go behind the scenes and learn more about the filmmaking process: the work of stuntmen, creating special effects, etc. Here is one of the complex's most popular rides - the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the ride on which is accompanied by Aerosmith's hits. Babies not yet grown up extreme entertainment, it will be interesting to meet cartoon characters: Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as Woody the cowboy and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story.

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The only thing that can spoil your impression during the season is the queues on the most popular attractions reaching several hours. Fastpass will help reduce the waiting - free ticket, which gives the right to ride on the selected attraction during the time interval indicated on it. There is another option - which gives you a VIP escort for the whole day - skip-the-line access to any attractions and a discount on purchases.

Are you planning to visit the park with a small child? You don't have to queue twice! The Baby Switch system allows the second parent to enter the attraction as soon as the first one leaves.

Do not forget to bring food and water with you - this way you will save money and avoid queues at the cafe. On the territory there are picnic areas where everything brought can be eaten.

The address: 77777 Marne-la-Vallée (32 kilometers from Paris). The nearest train station is Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy, which is a 2-minute walk from the entrance to the park. You can also get here by car (guest parking coordinates - 48.876077, 2.79646) or the Disneyland Paris Express bus. The latter departs Gare du Nord at 8:20, stops near Châtelet and Opéra metro stations along the way, arrives at Disneyland at 10:00, and leaves back for Paris at 20:00.

Schedule: from 10:00 to 19:00.

Ticket price: for children 3-11 years old - from €42 to €71, for adults - from €42 to €79 for 1 day. The price depends on the date of the visit.

Amusement park "Asterix"

An alternative to Disneyland for children over 12 and adults. There are also queues for rides during the season, but they are often shorter. It is difficult to compare these two parks, they are aimed at different audiences.

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Attractions are divided into three groups: for kids, family and extreme. Some of them have restrictions on the age and height of passengers.

For the youngest visitors to the park, there is a train, water slides, French carousels, an autodrome and several playgrounds with rope structures, slides and swings.

For children over 100 centimeters tall, there are more serious entertainments: Pégase Express - a high-speed descent on a train along famously twisted rails, a huge rotating disk Discobélix, Le Grand Splatch - overcoming river rapids by boat and many others.

Adrenaline lovers will appreciate the OzIris - a "roller coaster" with coups, the carousel for adults Les Chaises Volantes or La Trace du Hourra - a descent "with the breeze" along the bobsleigh track.

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There are also shows with the participation of the heroes of the famous French comic strip "Asterix and Obelix", restaurants and cafes, and souvenir shops.

The address: 60128 Plailly (30 kilometers from ). You can get here from the capital:

• by car. Coordinates: 49.135143, 2.565823;
• by shuttle bus from Carrousel du Louvre shopping center near Palais-Royal metro station. It departs daily at 9:00, back from the park at 18:00. A return ticket costs €16 for a child aged 3-11, €20 for an adult;
• by shuttle bus from Charles de Gaulle airport. It departs every half an hour starting at 9:00 am and stops one hour after the park closes. A return ticket costs €7.5 for a child aged 3-11, €8.5 for an adult.

Ticket price: for children 3-11 years old - €41, for adults - €49 for 1 day.

Pompidou Cultural Center

Even if your children are still too young to admire works of modern art, it is worth coming here - for the sake of the building. All communications are taken out and painted in different colors: the air conditioning system is marked in blue, the electrical network is marked in yellow, the water supply system is green, and escalators and elevators are red. At the top level there is an observation deck, from where you can see beautiful view on, including the Eiffel Tower. You can enter there with a ticket to the museum or a separate ticket.

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The address: Place Georges Pompidou.

Schedule: daily except Tuesday, from 11:00 to 22:00 (children's gallery is open until 19:00).

Ticket price:€14. Admission is free for children under 18 every day and for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month.

Botanical garden Jardin des plantes

The main botanical garden of the country and one of the oldest in Europe. On its territory, in addition to a rose garden, greenhouses with exotic plants, an exhibition of ornamental plants and an alpine garden, there are:

• "Gallery of Evolution" (l "Évolution), which is part of the National Museum of Natural History. In the 19th century building, thousands of very realistic animal figures are collected, which seem to be about to budge (the effect is achieved thanks to the right lighting and sound escort), there are also dinosaur skeletons.The permanent exhibition now occupies about 6000 m² on 4 floors, level "-1" is reserved for temporary exhibitions.

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• museum of mineralogy;
• Museum of Anatomy and Paleontology;
• the Botany Gallery, which houses the world's largest herbarium containing almost 8 million plant specimens;
• a small zoo founded in 1795. Its first inhabitants were animals from the menagerie at Versailles, disbanded after the French Revolution.

The address: 57 Rue Cuvier. The nearest metro stations are: Quai de la Rapée, Jussieu, Place Monge and Gare d "Austerlitz.

Schedule: the garden is open daily, depending on the season (in winter - from 8:00 to 17:30). Evolution Gallery - daily except Tuesday, from 10.00 to 18.00.

Ticket price: entrance to the garden is free. Children and young people under 26 years old can visit the Evolution Gallery for free, the rest - for €9.

City of Science and Industry La Villette

Built in 1986, the center of the complex, second only to the Louvre and Pompidou in terms of attendance, is the Museum of Science and Industry. Its permanent exhibition is called Explore and includes exhibitions dedicated to the Universe, the structure of the human body, means of communication, mathematics, energy, automotive industry. Many of the exhibits are interactive.

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On the territory of La Villette are:

• the spherical IMAX cinema La Géode with the largest domed screen in Europe;
• the Argonaut submarine, which circled the Earth 10 times during its operation;
• the Louis Lumiere Cinema;
• planetarium;

The address: 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou. Nearest metro station: Porte de la Villette.

Schedule: the town is open daily except Monday, from 10:00 to 18:00 (19:00). Spherical cinema La Géode - from 10:30 to 20:30.

Ticket price: entrance to the museum OR cinema La Géode for visitors 2-25 years old - €9, for adults - €12. single ticket both properties can be purchased for €16.

Zoo

One of the largest zoos in the world underwent a costly renovation and was reopened to visitors in 2014. Animals can be seen here in their natural environment: conditions close to the African savannah, European forests, tropical jungles, pampas, etc. have been recreated. Thanks to comfortable living conditions, even those animals that are reluctant to breed in captivity regularly bring offspring.

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The zoo has endangered Saharan oryx and Grevy's zebra. Of the more familiar, there are lemurs, anteaters, wolves, lions, giraffes, penguins, sea lions - representatives of about 1,000 species.

The delight of visitors is caused by an artificial rock, which rises to 65 meters. An observation deck is equipped on its top, and animals graze on the slopes, whose natural habitat is mountains.